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Word	Meaning	Advanced
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind
encounter	v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly
ordinary	adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree
permanent	adj: lasting for a long time without essential change
billow	v: to surge or rise in a large, swelling mass, especially of smoke or water; (noun) a large wave or swell of something, especially water or smoke
voluptuous	adj: having shapely and attractive curves, especially in a woman’s figure; characterized by luxury, indulgence, or sensual pleasure; appealing to the senses in a sumptuous or hedonistic way
hard-edged	adj: having a forceful, aggressive, or uncompromising manner or style; lacking in subtlety or nuance; characterized by sharp, defined edges or lines
unlikely	adj: not probable or likely to happen
studied	adj: deliberately considered or scrutinized; carefully thought out or planned
sculpture	n: the art of creating three-dimensional objects or forms, typically by carving, modeling, or casting in a variety of materials such as stone, wood, metal, or clay
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
architecture	n: the art and science of designing and constructing buildings
applied	adj: of or relating to a subject of study, especially a science, that is used in a practical way
reject	v: to refuse to accept, consider, or use something or someone
promising	adj: having the potential to be successful, helpful, or beneficial; showing signs of future success or achievement
exhibition	n: a public event or display of works of art, scientific or industrial objects, or other items of interest, usually held in a museum or art gallery
deadline	n: a date or period by which something must be done
bronze	n: a dark red-brown metal that is created by combining copper and tin
cast	v: to cause light or shadow to appear on a surface; to assing or choose someone such as an actor or representative, especially by selection process
fishery	n: an area of water where fish are caught in large quantities for living; a business or practice of catching and selling fish
bundle	n: a group of things that are tied or wrapped together; a large amount or quantity of something; a package or parcel of things
mound	n: a raised area of ground or dirt, often used for burial, construction, or as a fortification; a large, rounded pile or heap
sand	n: finely granulated particles of rock or mineral material typically found along beaches, deserts, or riverbeds; used in construction, landscaping, and other applications requiring drainage or abrasive action
volumetric	adj: relating to or measured by volume, which refers to the amount of space occupied by an object or substance
solid	adj: hard or firm; characterized by good substantial quality
satisfy	v: to make somebody pleased by giving them what they want or need
collaboration	n: the act or situation of working together to create or produce something
portrait	n: a painting, picture; the likeness of a person, especially one showing the face
hoist	v: to elevate or drag anything to a higher position, usually with the help of ropes or specific equipment
pole	n: one of two antipodal points where the Earth’s axis of rotation intersects the Earth’s surface; a long, slender, rounded rod, typically of wood or metal, used as a support or to hang something
photograph	n: a picture or image that is produced by a camera; a visual representation or record of a person, object, or scene that has been captured electronically or on film
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
rev	n: a measure of the rate at which an engine or motor rotates, often expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM); (verb) to increase the number of rotations per minute
ripple	n: a small wave on the surface of a liquid, typically caused by an object falling into it or a slight wind
constantly	adv: all the time
mesmerize	v: to captivate or fascinate; to hold the complete attention of
craft	n: an activity that requires a particular skill in making things with one’s hands
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
collaborate	v: to work with someone else to produce or achieve something
artisan	n: a skilled craftsperson or worker who produces handmade or traditionally crafted items, often using specialized tools or techniques; someone who is skilled in a particular trade or craft
lace	n: a delicate fabric made of interlacing thread or other material; a cord used to fasten or adorn clothing, often with a pattern of holes or spaces; a decorative netting or interlaced design
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
knot	n: a tight interlacing of something such as rope or thread
install	v: to fix furniture, a machine, or a piece of equipment into position so that it can be used; put into an office or a position
urbanist	n: a person who studies or is an expert in the design, planning, and development of urban areas, especially in improving the quality of life for the people who live and work there
manual	adj: done by hand rather than by machine; (noun) a book of instructions, especially for operating a machine or learning a subject
redesign	v: to design something again, especially in a different or modified form; (noun) the process of designing something again
waterfront	n: the area of land along the edge of a body of water, such as a lake, river, or ocean
preserve	v: to keep or maintain a particular quality, feature, etc., especially to prevent it from decaying, being damaged, or being destroyed
durable	adj: capable of lasting and being used for a long time without being damaged or destroyed
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
idiosyncrasy	n: a distinctive or unique way of functioning, behaving, or thinking that is characteristic of an individual or a group; a peculiar or eccentric habit or behavior
delicate	adj: very fine, subtle, and pleasing; easily broken or damaged or destroyed
ephemeral	adj: lasting or used for only a short time
fiber	n: thread or filament used to make a vegetable tissue, mineral material, or textile
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
ultraviolet	adj: relating to or occupying the part of the spectrum beyond the violet end, especially radiation
ray	n: a narrow line of light, heat, or another form of energy
pollution	n: the introduction of harmful substances or waste into the natural environment that causes adverse change
fluid	n: a substance that can flow and is not solid
traffic	n: the movement of vehicles, people, or goods along a route or through a transport system; the amount of such movement in a particular place or at a particular time
steel	n: a strong metal alloy made up of iron with typically a few tenths of a percent of carbon used for making things that need a strong structure
grace	n: a quality of being pleasing, especially in appearance or manner; a temporary exemption, especially an extended period granted as a special favor; a short prayer of thanks before a meal
breeze	n: a gentle wind that is not very strong or forceful, typically cool and refreshing
hurricane	n: a violent, tropical, cyclonic storm of the western North Atlantic, having wind speeds of or over 64 knots (74 miles per hour)
software	n: a set of computer programs and associated documentation and data for doing particular computational jobs
porous	adj: having many small holes and being able to absorb or pass through fluids
moving	adj: causing strong emotions or feelings, especially sadness or sympathy
brilliant	adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive
aeronautics	n: the science or art of designing, building, and flying aircraft
yacht	n: a large, luxurious sailing vessel or motorboat that is often used for pleasure cruises, racing, or other leisure activities
peter	v: to fail or lose power, efficiency, or value gradually before coming to an end
tackle	v: to try to deal with a complex problem or situation
twin	n: either of two children born at the same time from the same mother
precise	adj: sharply exact or accurate or delimited
gentle	adj: having or showing a kindly or tender nature; soft and mild
movement	n: a group of people working together to achieve a shared goal, especially a political, social, or artistic one; the process of moving or being moved, physically or figuratively
withstand	v: to resist the effect or impact of something
develop	v: to grow or expand; to improve or refine through a process of progress and refinement, often to achieve greater sophistication or complexity; to elaborate or add detail to something that is in the process of being created
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
industrial	adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry
variable	adj: likely to change or vary often; (noun) a symbol, like x or y, that is used in mathematical or logical expressions to represent a value that may be changed
translate	v: to convert or change words into another language
ancient	adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
handicraft	n: a skill or trade that involves making things by hand, often using traditional methods and materials, which include activities such as woodworking, sewing, pottery, and weaving
operator	n: a person who uses and controls machinery or equipment; a mathematical symbol used to perform calculations
intersection	n: a point where two or more roads, lines, etc., cross each other
bland	adj: lacking in strong flavor, character, or interest; unremarkable or unexciting
anonymous	adj: having no known name, identity, or known source
underneath	adv: under or below something else
choreography	n: the art and technique of arranging dance movements and patterns in a work of ballet or modern dance; the sequence of movements and positions in a dance
unfold	v: to open up or spread out something that is folded or rolled up; to reveal or disclose something that was previously hidden or unknown
sheltered	adj: protected or shielded from danger or harmful influences; inexperienced or innocent of certain unpleasantness or harsh realities of life
limitless	adj: without end, limit, or boundary; infinite
oasis	n: a fertile land in a desert or semi-desert environment where there is water and therefore plants and trees and sometimes a village or town
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
plaza	n: a public square, marketplace, or similar open area in a town, especially in Spanish-speaking countries
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
atom	n: the smallest unit of ordinary matter that forms a chemical element, composed of a nucleus and one or more electrons bound to the nucleus
particle	n: a small piece of something; a word or piece of a term with grammatical function but little or no significance
mist	n: a cloud of very small drops of water collecting in the air just above the ground or water
interact	v: to communicate or react with somebody
trace	v: to find or discover someone or something that was lost
subway	n: an underground railway system, typically in a city
X-ray	n: a type of electromagnetic radiation that has a wavelength shorter than visible light allowing hidden objects such as bones and organs inside the body to be photographed
circulatory	adj: relating to the system that moves blood through the body, which includes the heart, arteries, and veins
biennial	adj: occurring every two years
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
hemisphere	n: half of the terrestrial globe; half of a sphere
interconnect	v: to connect similar things
earthquake	n: a sudden and violent shaking of the ground caused by the movement of rock beneath the earth’s surface
tsunami	n: a huge ocean wave caused by an earthquake, volcano, or other disturbance
pacific	adj: peaceful in character or intent; tending to lessen or avoid conflict; calm or soothing in manner or tone; (noun, as “Pacific”) the largest and deepest of Earth’s oceanic divisions
tectonic	adj: relating to the structure of the Earth’s crust and the large-scale processes that occur as a result of movements within it
plat	n: a map or a plan that shows the division and layout of land into lots or parcels; a piece of land typically used for building or agricultural purposes
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
rotation	n: the action or process of moving in a circle around an axis or center
literally	adv: in the real or original meaning of a word or phrase; in a literal sense or way; not figuratively
shorten	v: to make something shorter in length, duration, or extent; to reduce the length of something; to make something briefer or more concise
refer	v: to direct someone’s attention, thoughts, or questions to another source or person; to mention, cite, or allude to something as evidence or support
microsecond	n: one millionth (= 0.000,001) of a second
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
replace	v: to take the place of something
metal	n: a solid material that is typically hard, shiny, malleable, fusible, and ductile, with good electrical and thermal conductivity, and often used as a structural material, a conductor of heat or electricity, or for decorative purposes
mesh	n: a material made of a network of wire, plastic, or thread
entirely	adv: completely
fabric	n: cloth or other material produced by weaving wool, cotton, silk, etc., used for making clothes, covering furniture, etc.
extrude	v: to force, push, or press out through a narrow opening or nozzle, often in a continuous fashion; to shape materials by squeezing them through a die or mold
gravity	n: the force that attracts a body towards the center of the earth or towards any other physical body having mass; a manner that is solemn
adapt	v: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
structural	adj: associated with the way on construction or organization of anything
skyscraper	n: a very tall building, typically one in a city
combine	v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
artistic	adj: of or relating to art or artist; satisfying aesthetic standards and sensibilities
horizon	n: the line at which the earth’s surface and the sky appear to meet; the range of interest or activity that can be anticipated
phoenix	n: a mythical bird that is said to live for several hundred years before dying in flames and then rising again from its ashes; a symbol of rebirth, regeneration, or immortality
drag	v: to pull or haul with force
suit	n: a set of clothes that are made from the same material; a claim or complaint that a person or organization can file in court against another party; (verb) to be fit or acceptable for